Ann Wilson built her vocal reputation on a foundation of sheer power and impressive dynamics. Born in 1950 in San Diego, the co-leader of rock ’n’ roll icons Heart brings snarling ferocity to indelible rock hits like “Crazy On You” and power ballads such as the smash “Alone”. Outside of Heart, Wilson demonstrates impressive versatility on solo work that encompasses glossy pop, as on a swooning “Almost Paradise” with Loverboy’s Mike Reno, and biting hard rock. A keen vocal interpreter, she doesn’t shy away from putting her own spin on classic tunes—whether teasing out Led Zeppelin’s acoustic mysticism on The Lovemongers’ version of “Battle of Evermore” or amplifying the solemnity of Alice In Chains’ grunge totem “Rooster”.